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Here are today's headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

- Marcos to summon China envoy over use of force 'threat'
- Ex-Mindanao official linked to multi-million drug operation
- Macacua secures 46-member coalition backing ahead of BARMM chief minister vote
- Ukraine hits Russian refinery as Zelenskyy says 'we're done' with Trump's energy truce
- 'No person is walang kwenta': Groups, friends defend Josh Aquino amid podcast controversy

https://www.rappler.com/video/daily-wrap/october-16-2026/

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00:00President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will summon Chinese Ambassador Jing Chuan over a threat the envoy made on the use of
00:07force.
00:08DILG Chief John Vic Rimulya links Mindanaoan official Idriza Naserimbang to the multi-million shabu shipment from Laog bound for
00:15Manila.
00:16Interim Chief Minister Abdulraov Makakuha gets the backing of 46 members of the newly elected Bangsamora Parliament.
00:23Ukraine strikes a Russian oil refinery after ending a ceasefire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump.
00:30And the NBI is set to probe the hosts of Machong Chismisan after an offensive remark mocking Josh Aquino.

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